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disreputable

[dis-rep-yuh-tuh-buhl] / dɪsˈrɛp jə tə bəl /


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News outlets treat it as an authority when it is actually a competitor, and a disreputable one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

The committee found Cleverly had breached three areas of the council's code for members relating to equality, respect and consideration of others, and disreputable conduct.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Recent disreputable media sources have referred to World War III and talked about who would most likely be drafted to fight in that war.

From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2026

Bad advice does not always equate to disreputable used-car salespeople.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025

“It’s hard to believe someone as disreputable as the Lady Lillian won the heart of the prince.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas


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